Section 179 Vehicle Checker (2026)

Section 179 vehicle checker (2026)

See whether a vehicle you buy and put in service in 2026 can use Section 179, which cap applies, and how bonus depreciation fits in.

Vehicle type

GVWR (pounds)Gross vehicle weight rating, on the driver-door sticker. Not the curb weight.

Cargo bed inside length (inches)6 feet = 72 inches. Measure the bed floor, not reachable from the cab.

Seats behind the driver's seatMore than 9 seats behind the driver makes a van exempt from the cap.

No seats behind the driver, fully enclosed cargo area, and the hood sticks out less than 30 inches ahead of the windshield

Business use (%)Your share of miles that are for business.

Purchase price

Price before trade-in, plus sales tax and fees you paid.

Educational estimate only, not tax or legal advice. Uses 2026 IRS figures. Nothing you enter leaves this page. Checked November 2026.